Smokin' Chopper
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Just saw one today completely smashed up. Looked completely totalled with no possibility of repair. Plastic on a cold morning... shatters. Hardly any glass left on the passenger side, and then the shocking revelation:
This accident occured at 45 mph when the driver smacked a deer. No the deer didn't survive either, but you'd think a car should have.
Don't know the experience of the driver, looks like they tried to avoid the deer, smacked it anyway and went onto the embankment which caused it to roll onto its side.
I have seen one of these in its unblemished state... the wife absolutely loves these, but there are just tiny little things about it that make me laugh. All the plastic for one. That third wiper blade right in the middle of the windshield looks like a pain to change out. MASSIVE blind spot on both sides when your in the driver seat and looking over either shoulder.
The only new truck I'm seeking these days is a late '40s early '50s Chevy or GMC pick up body. Only need the body, I'll build a frame and I have a Vortec V6 to put under the hood. I'll use the 1/2 ton axles from the Blazer and of course put a transfer case in for mild 4 wheel drive action on snow days.
The Blazer will get 1 ton axles and suspension and become a hunter's dream. The Jeep will get a minor overhaul, talking with a bro about a fuel injected V6 he has for it. But I digress....
The new FJ doesn't suit my style or needs. Still haven't gotten more than a "it looks cool" from my wife to influence any purchasing decisions. Just my .02 on it all though.
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This accident occured at 45 mph when the driver smacked a deer. No the deer didn't survive either, but you'd think a car should have.
Don't know the experience of the driver, looks like they tried to avoid the deer, smacked it anyway and went onto the embankment which caused it to roll onto its side.
I have seen one of these in its unblemished state... the wife absolutely loves these, but there are just tiny little things about it that make me laugh. All the plastic for one. That third wiper blade right in the middle of the windshield looks like a pain to change out. MASSIVE blind spot on both sides when your in the driver seat and looking over either shoulder.
The only new truck I'm seeking these days is a late '40s early '50s Chevy or GMC pick up body. Only need the body, I'll build a frame and I have a Vortec V6 to put under the hood. I'll use the 1/2 ton axles from the Blazer and of course put a transfer case in for mild 4 wheel drive action on snow days.
The Blazer will get 1 ton axles and suspension and become a hunter's dream. The Jeep will get a minor overhaul, talking with a bro about a fuel injected V6 he has for it. But I digress....
The new FJ doesn't suit my style or needs. Still haven't gotten more than a "it looks cool" from my wife to influence any purchasing decisions. Just my .02 on it all though.
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